The Avon Anew Clinical Strength Retexturizing Peel, $25, has been around for years but just got a major upgrade: In addition to 10-percent glycolic acid, the new version also has acne-fighting salicylic acid and hydrating hyaluronic acid. However, this peel pad is still gentle enough to use a few times a week, and it contains botanical ingredients to clean the skin while the acid works to even out texture. If you're trying to get rid of acne scars or pigmentation, give it a go.

Pixi Glow Peel Pads, $22, contain 20-percent glycolic acid to fight acne, brighten skin and minimize wrinkles. They're also loaded with skin-soothing vitamin E and rose water -- so they smell as fantastic as they make your skin feel.

Nip and Fab Glycolic Fix Night Pads Extreme, $14.95, contain salicylic acid -- a known acne-fighter -- in addition to skin-brightening glycolic. If you have oily skin, use one of these peel pads at night, and you won't believe how matte your face looks in the morning.

While a superadvanced combination of ferulic acid and retinol is reason enough to try the Dr. Dennis Gross Ferulic and Retinol Recovery Peel, $88, the fact that it comes in single-dose packets is a close second. If you travel a lot, you know how annoying it can be to pack a scrub or exfoliating treatment, and this peel pad makes it incredibly easy to have great skin while on the road.

You know those hot, sweaty days when you feel like your makeup has found its way deep into your pores? Try a peel pad like Elizabeth Arden Skin Illuminating Retexturizing Pads, $55, which deeply cleans with amino acids and essential oils. Plus, it also contains a solid dose of glycolic acid to exfoliate and brighten.